[Lapg] May 30th - June 1st Designing for Peace! Weekend Permaculture Workshop in Gaviota- please post

[Wesley Roe and Santa Barbara Permaculture Network]

Designing for Peace!
Weekend Workshop in Santa Barbara California
May 30th to June 1st 2008
Facilitated by Loren Luyendyk with Special Guests
Cost: $150

Space is limited! Register online at: 
http://www.sborganics.com/sborganics/Educational_Opportunities.html

This workshop is designed to create the space for spontaneous 
discussion.  The Fundamentals of Permaculture and how they relate to 
a just, equitable, and responsible society will be presented.

Sustainability begins at home, with yourself.  It is our intention to 
live in harmony within that creates harmony in Nature.  We will 
explore Patterns, Principles, Ethics, and Elements of Permaculture 
and how these relate to Peace and the creation of a self-reliant home 
and culture.

Global problems can be solved with local solutions.  Injustice and 
war exist through the belief and promulgation of scarcity of 
resources and solutions.  Local production and preservation of 
resources is essential for creating a sustainable world.  We will 
learn how we can provide for our most essential needs in most any situation.

Part of the workshoop will focus on one or more hands-on 
projects.  Potential projects include a compost pile water heater, 
methane digester, worm compost bin, and fruit tree 
propagation.  Project ideas are welcome and students will be 
encouraged to develop their own.

Location:
The Orella Ranch on the Gaviota Coast 20 miles west of downtown Santa 
Barbara.  Orella ranch is a 300-acre working cattle ranch that has 
been in the stewardship of the Tautrim Family since 1866.

As well as being an incredibly stunning piece of land, there are many 
examples here of simple solutions to great problems.  Grey water 
systems, natural buildings, and organic farming are some of the many 
projects happening on the ranch.

Details:
A light breakfast of tea, coffee, fruit and bread items will be 
provided for the second and third days.  Dinner will be potluck the 
first night.  Two lunches and one dinner will not be provided.  You 
can bring food with you or purchase it at El Capitan Canyon, or we 
will arrange group meals.

Tent camping is available on-site for Friday and Saturday 
nights.  Other accommodations and amenities are available at El 
Capitan Canyon Resort, El Capitan or Refugio State beaches, all less 
than 2 miles away.

For more Info and To Register:
Reply to loren at sborganics.com
Call 805-452-8249
or visit the link:
http://www.sborganics.com/sborganics/Educational_Opportunities.html


Loren Luyendyk
Santa Barbara Organics
(805) 452-8249
www.sborganics.com


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